Towns & cities · North West England
Croft
Also known as: Croft, Swydd Gaer
Croft — village and civil parish in Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Birchwood · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Croft is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,920 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.4370°, -2.5524°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Croft is a village and civil parish in Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, England, about four miles north of Warrington town centre. At the 2001 census it had a population of 2,920. It is a semi-rural, residential district.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4370, -2.5524
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Croft
- Postcode
- WA3 7HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington North
- Population
- 2,920
- Nearest railway station
- Birchwood — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q266981 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Croft, Cheshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Flickr - ronsaunders47 - VILLAGE POND IN CROFT. WARRINGTON CHESHIRE UK..jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Croft is a town in North West England offering a mix of cultural and historical sites. Visitors can explore the Astley Green Colliery Museum and enjoy performances at the Tyldesley Little Theatre. The area also features several notable churches, including Christ Church in Pennington and Christ Church in Croft.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,920
- Constituency
- Warrington North
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croft?
- Croft is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WA3 7HJ), in the parish of Croft.
- What is Croft?
- Croft — village and civil parish in Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Croft?
- The nearest railway station is Birchwood, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA3 7HJ.
- Is Croft a protected site?
- Yes — Croft is part of the RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Croft free to visit?
- Yes, Croft is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croft?
- The nearest railway station is Birchwood, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA3 7HJ.